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Method of embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in concrete structures to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions

US9493378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2111/00827
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in concrete surfaces to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions are provided herein. One method includes applying an amount of concrete treatment compound to an upper surface of the concrete, the concrete treatment compound comprising a mixture of a liquid carrier compound with a titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalyst.

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